Razor strop



W. G. WALLENBECK RAZOR STROP Filed Feb'. 15, 1950 //v VE/V TOE mLL/AM G. mum/55cm Patented Dec. 6, 1932 UNITED STATES WILLIAM-e. wALLENBncK, or CHICAGO, rumors RAZOR s'rnor Application filed February 15, 1930. .Seirial No.428 g550.

My invention relates to an improved construction of razor strop consisting of a strop of flexible material for example leather, canvas or the like, by which an enclosing member is madea part of the structure,'so that-the strop may be given small 'compass when desired, and surrounded by said member, which preferably is in the form of a strip of flexible material 'of sufiicient length to encircle the strop in its compact condition, and ofsufiicient width to protect the surface of the strop. My invention further consists'in providing the enclosing member with fastening devices which may readily be used to hold the protective covering around the strop in its compact condition, which fastening devices preferably are of a kind to hold the protective covering in compact form when the strop is in use, so'that both sides of the strop are available quite 'as' effectively as though the protective covering were not a part of the strop construction. 7 1 w My improved strop constructionis particu larly of advantage where it is desired'to carry the strop in a traveling bag, since under such conditions it is desirable to have the strop in compact form and at the same time to ,hold'it securely in compact form to prevent it opening and becoming mixed up-with the other contents of the bag. Furthermore, under such conditions, it. is desirable to protect the surface of the strop to keep it clean and smooth and this is insured by the use of the protective covering referred to. In addition to the advantages to the user'of the strop, my improved construction affords an additional advantage to the manufacture of and dealer inthese devices, by providing on-the enclosing member, a substantial space available for 40 printed and-advertising matter, which cannot be imprinted on the'strop itself on account of the need of maintainin the surfaces of the strop smooth and clean for stropping purposes.

While I amaware that it has been proposed heretofore to provide enclosures of one kind or another for flexible razor strops in rolled or compact form, my improvedvconstruction has the advantage of the enclosing member being attached to the strop itself, so that it is immediately available for use'and' cannot be lost; i v

My invention will best be understood by reference to the accompanying drawing showing a preferred embodiment thereof in which Fig. 1 illustrates 'my complete stropconstruction in front elevation, v 1

Fig. 2 is a sectionalvie'w of the protective member shown in Fig. lgtaken' along the line 22, y i Y Fig. 3 shows a portion of my strop inrear perspective view with the protective member held by its fastening devices in a position permitting the ready use of both sides of the strop, 1 Fig. 4 shows in a view similar to .Fig. 1, the strop in partly rolled condition, and r 1 Fig. 5 shows in perspective viewj,the, strop in completely. rolled condition and surround ed bythe protective member. in condition for storing or traveling as desired.

Similar numerals refer to similar parts throughout the several views. :1 i i As shown in Fig. 1, my strop construction consists of a strop 10, formediof a strip of flexible materialadapted to stropping "purposes, for example, leather, canvas or the like, having an eyelet 11 extending through one of 1 its ends, which eyelet also extends through the corresponding end of a protective member 12, to hold said member securely to the strop at all times. The member 12 is, preferably a strip of any suitable covering material, for example leather, leatheroid or fabric, which is of a length sufficient to encircle the strop 10 in its rolled or folded condition, and of a sufiicient width to completely protect the strop in that condition. Whileit-is desirable that the widthofthe protective member shall be no less than the-wldth" of the strip of material forming the strop 10, I do not limit myself to that width, as I may employ any other width in making the protective member, that will secure the desired protection for the strop in its folded or rolled condition.

To conveniently support the strop construction from a hook or otherwise while it is being used, I provide a string loop 13 extending through the eyelet 11 which has the effect due to the flexibility of the string, of a swivel-construction, the en'ds ofT the string being'heldin place preferably by a metal sleeve 14 tightly clamped against them... To

protect the string swivel construction against wear on the eyelet 1 1, Ipreferablyextend a double portion of the string throughthe. eyelet, since this is the point where the greatest wear comes on the swivel,.on.- account ofr.

tprning the strop over repeatedly while using As more'elearly' in=Fig: 2, l5 pref enably securetothe. member 12" adjacent its endsgifasteniing: devices 15 and 16, adapted to inter'en'gage each: other to hold theends' of the' member 1-2: together These devices may be the parts of a snap fastener, or any de vices which may readily be engaged or disengaged: from; each other. Where, as in the case of snap fasteners, the fastener consists ofama'le andzfem'alfemembers, it will be understood that either member of the fastening: device may-'bei used at" either end of the'protectivesmemberf 12.

Thefastening devices connected with the member 12' are: preferably of such a nature that when the stropis-in' use, thelower endofthe flexihle'member-mayhe rolled upward- 1y and the partsof the fastening devicesmay be secured together, as illustrated" in Fig. 3, thus making available not. only the front surface of the strop shown in Fig. I, but alseits rear surfaceshown. in Fig. 3', which is desirable on account of the two sidesofla strop frequently being intended for different purposes in. sharpening razors or other keen edged tools. It will be understood that in placing the strop 10' in condition tobe' surrounded by the memb'er12, the strop may be folded or rolled in any manner most convenient to the user, the principal consideration being that the strop shall be in sufiiciently compact form so that the member 12 may surround the strop in its compact condition, so that its fastening devices may be brought into engagement with each other to hold the strop in its compact condition and protect it as described by the enclosing protective member. In view of this, I employ the term compact condition? inthe claim to signify any manner of rolling or'folding that may give the strop a small bulk, permitting its being surrounded and held in that condition by the protective protective member securely in place around the strop; itscompact condition. In this form, the strop occupies a minimum of space, it may readily be stored or carried in a travcling bag and is protected from injury and -kep.t.clean.. At: the, same time, the rolling of thestrop does not in any way injure it, and whenitheparts 15. and 1.6; of thefasteninggdevices: are; separated from each other the;

strop readil y opens; into its proper. position v Besides having; the advantagesereferredtog. the material; of the protective member 12 may be selected it desiredwith; a view to readily receiving the imprint of: advertising matter'onone or 'bothof its surfaces If desired such matter may be arranged onthe outer surface of the protectivemember so. thatit is. displayed when the strop isin its condition illustrated-.- in.-.Fig. 5. Again, if preferred, stroppi-ng directions may be imprinted either on the outer surface of the protective member; or on the inner surface, which: is. outermost for the relation; of the parts shown inF-ign 3.. Since'thepurpose of the protective member 12. is to enclose; andprotect the strap. in; its compact; condition,

the material ofsaidv member may. be selected solely from the standpoint of artistic ap-.

'pearance, or if printed matteris desired on said member, frem'thew standpoint of'the iaeil-ity with which the surfaces; of the protective member will receive the; imprint of the. printed matter, in addition to having the desired characteristics. protecting the structure as a whole from wear and injury.

It will also. appear that my improved strop 1 construction-,in addition to having the advantages'set forth, is economical to manufacture and does not necessarily increase the bulk of the strop in its compact condition to an appreciable extent. I

While I have shown my invention in the particular embodiment above described, it will be understood that I do not limit myself to this exact construction as I may employ equivalents known to the art at the time of the filing of this. application without departing from the scope of the appended claim.

What I claim is:

In a strop construction, the combination ofa strop comprising a first strip of flexible material for stropping purposes, a protective member comprising a second strip of flexible material to surround said first strip in rolled condition, means securing said strips together, and separable fastening devices carried by said second strip for holding it around said first strip in rolled condition, said second strip being shorter than said first'strip and of a length permitting it to surround said first strip in rolled condition.

In witness whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name this 3rd day of February, A. D.

WILLIAM G. WALLENBECK. 

